Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Government has reduced the number of Sentinel surveillance aircraft; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Harriett Baldwin
The original service date for the Sentinel fleet has been extended from 2018 to 2021. This will be achieved by careful fleet management practices, including the removal of one Sentinel from front line service with effect from 1 April 2017.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons the Sentinel surveillance aircraft will not have an extended service until 2021.
Answered by Harriett Baldwin
The original service date for the Sentinel fleet has been extended from 2018 to 2021. This will be achieved by careful fleet management practices, including the removal of one Sentinel from front line service with effect from 1 April 2017.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans for the number of Sentinel surveillance aircraft in service to be reduced.
Answered by Harriett Baldwin
The original service date for the Sentinel fleet has been extended from 2018 to 2021. This will be achieved by careful fleet management practices, including the removal of one Sentinel from front line service with effect from 1 April 2017.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans that HMS Queen Elizabeth will achieve carrier strike capability.
Answered by Harriett Baldwin
HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH is planned to achieve an initial operating capability for Carrier Strike in December 2020.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what date has been set for the inaugural sailing of the HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Answered by Harriett Baldwin
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 February 2017 to Question 62463.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Department receives the revenue for the sale of land that is (a) owned by his Department and (b) used by his Department but owned by the Crown.
Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
The Ministry of Defence receives the revenue for the sale of any land it owns. Where land was used by the Department but owned by the Crown, any revenue received would be shared subject to an agreement between both parties. All revenues from land sales are reinvested in Defence.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his plans are for the relocation of the Household Cavalry in the event that all or part of Hyde Park Barracks is sold.
Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
The Ministry of Defence is reviewing how it provides state ceremonial and public duties within London. So far no decisions have been made on the future of Hyde Park Barracks and therefore, no decisions have been taken about future re-provision arrangements.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any property developers have expressed an interest to his Department in purchasing all or part of Hyde Park Barracks in the last 12 months.
Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
The Ministry of Defence is reviewing the most efficient way to meet the requirement for state ceremonial and public duties in London. As part of those investigations some property developers have expressed an interest in buying all or part of Hyde Park Barracks in the past 12 months. No decisions have been taken on the future of Hyde Park Barracks.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government plans to sell all or part of the Hyde Park Barracks.
Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
The Ministry of Defence is reviewing the most efficient way to meet the requirement for state ceremonial and public duties in London. As part of those investigations some property developers have expressed an interest in buying all or part of Hyde Park Barracks in the past 12 months. No decisions have been taken on the future of Hyde Park Barracks.
Asked by: Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans the Government has for the future of Hyde Park Barracks.
Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
The Ministry of Defence is reviewing the most efficient way to meet the requirement for state ceremonial and public duties in London. As part of those investigations some property developers have expressed an interest in buying all or part of Hyde Park Barracks in the past 12 months. No decisions have been taken on the future of Hyde Park Barracks.